If you are having a little gathering of friends + family to watch the Oscars or just a gathering to entertain it’s nice to have an appetizer to share before the main course. There are a few that I like to share with my guests before the evening is in full swing. Rosemary Antipasto skewers:…

Lemongrass is one of those ingredients that can be intimidating when you walk by it in the grocery store, but with a few quick tricks it is simple to work with. It’s bright, citrus + lemony quality adds a beautiful aroma + flavor to many Asian dishes. You can find lemongrass in most grocery stores or…

At our house, when dad is in charge of dinner, the meal of choice is what our girls like to call a “special daddy sampler platter.”   It’s a cute tradition he started with the girls while I was working + has continued every since.  It usually begins with pulling a variety of elements from…

It is so nice to have a meal with family during the holidays. And if your family is like mine then you have some left over. I find that the week following a holiday meal is a perfect time to get creative + make something new with the pieces of the meal that landed back in the…

As I mentioned before, there are many great ways to incorporate pumpkin into a dish to provide additional health benefits + great taste. On the weekends when we have a relaxed family breakfast, the girls will often choose waffles or pancakes as the treat of choice. We like to add a little greek yogurt, honey…

As soon as a slight chill hits the air + fall has fully emerged I am quick to pull out my dutch oven + put a soup on for dinner. This recipe is great for incorporating pumpkin flavor + rich spices that will warm you from the inside.  Chef Kara Tip: Play around with the spices. Try…

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It seems as if the backpacks have barely hit the kitchen floor before I hear “Can I have a snack?” and am then permitted to hear all of the days happenings from my girls. Preparing a quick and healthy snack that they enjoy is something that I strive for every day. Here are a few that…

Time to send the little ones back to school, which means making daily lunches to ensure their tummy stays full. Below are some great ideas for daily lunch options that is sure to please the smallest palette.